Barbarians Named For South Of Scotland Clash

The Barbarians have invited players from eight countries, including several Rugby World Cup representatives, to play for them against the South of Scotland on Tuesday 11 October.The match at Mansfield Park, Hawick, is in support of the Bill McLaren Foundation.The legendary commentator’s grandson Jim Thompson, features in a squad that also includes two Georgians – Goderdzi Shvelidze and David Kacharava, two Romanians – Andrei Radoi and Valentin Poparlan, and Tim Usasz who captained the USA Eagles against Australia last week.The Barbarians have invited players from eight countries, including several Rugby World Cup representatives, to play for them against the South of Scotland on Tuesday 11 October.The match at Mansfield Park, Hawick, is in support of the Bill McLaren Foundation.The legendary commentator’s grandson Jim Thompson, features in a squad that also includes two Georgians – Goderdzi Shvelidze and David Kacharava,, two Romanians – Andrei Radoi and Valentin Poparlan, and Tim Usasz who captained the USA Eagles against Australia last week.Barbarians’ secretary Alan Evans said, “The Barbarian club is honoured to be asked to play this fixture and players from far and wide were keen to recognise the contribution of Bill McLaren to the sport. Equally, their home clubs have been very supportive and agreed to release them to play for us.”The Barbarians will be coached by Brian Ashton and alongside seasoned internationals will be a healthy mix of under-21 caps from Ireland and Wales. In addition, Dutch wing Seb Visser makes his Barbarians’ debut, following in the footsteps of his brother Tim who scored two tries when the Baa-Baas beat England at Twickenham last May.Supporters are advised to get their tickets in advance, prices are£10 for grandstand and£5 for the terracing. Match tickets are available from www.billmclarenfoundation.co.uk/south-v-barbarians. Hospitality packages are still available at£45 per person with rugby legends, Derek Quinnell and Andy Irvine as guest speakers.Full Barbarians Squad:PositionPlayerClubHonours (caps)BarbariansFull-backJim ThompsonEdinburghScotland A Full-backLeigh Hinton Rugby Lions  Wing Seb Visser Boroughmuir  Wing/CentreNathan Brew Neath Wales (1)  Centre David KacharavaNice Georgia (46) Centre John Houston Edinburgh Scotland A  Centre/Stand-offGareth McCarthyNeath Wales U21 1 Stand-off Ross Broadfoot Jersey  1 Scrum-half Keiran CampbellDungannon Ireland (3) 1 Scrum-half Tim Usasz Nottingham USA (18)  Prop Goderdzi ShvelidzeMontpellier Georgia (61) Prop Jacko O’Connell Leinster Ireland U21 Prop Ben Evans Jersey Wales (27) 6 Hooker Niall Annett Ulster Ireland U21  Hooker Andrei Radoi Baia Mare Romania (14) Lock Euros Evans Neath  1 Lock Valentin Poparlan Bucaaresti Romania (21) Lock Gareth Rowlings Fylde   No.6 Ciaran Ruddock Leinster Ireland U21  No.7 Chris Daviews Aberavon Wales Sevens No.7/8 Michael McComish Ulster Ireland U21  No.8 Rob Baldwin Wharfedale England Counties